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Thoughts of an Older Millennial
I'm a Millennial. I'm an older Millennial, but a Millennial none the less. Loved and spoiled by my parents, unused degrees, high student loan debt, no real savings and no retirement plan. Just a young (or somewhat young), adult barely getting by, trying to find their way in the world. I'm a part of the technology boom and education era; where technology changed the way we think and communicate, and going to school to get a degree and a good job was the plan. The problem with that is that it was the only plan. Yes, I was told to save money. "Always pay yourself" my mother would say. Of course, like most Millennials, I didn't exactly heed that advice. I wasn't capable of seeing the big picture. Unfortunately, even the concept of saving could not prepare me for what was and is to come.=
By Janyne Jackson8 years ago in Motivation
Teens, Tweens, and Why We're Not Just Being Drama Queens
With all of the technology that is so readily available to us nowadays, it's easy to assume that life is significantly easier than in the past. This theory is particularly applied to teenagers, with adults saying that "They have it so easy now," and, "They never had all of that technology when they were young." But do we ever really stop to think about the negative side effects of this technology-focused upbringing? Yes, in a practical sense, life is easier for teenagers in today's world than it has been in the past, and technology has played a huge part in that. However, is the rise of technology having a psychological impact on young people, and, if so, why does it go over-looked?
By Beatrice Fairclough8 years ago in Motivation
A Letter to My Younger Self
Even though I'm only 20, and some would say I am too young to be writing a letter to my younger self, I think it's always good to reflect and remember previous events. That is how we grow, after all, isn't it? So here it is: what I would say to a much younger me.
By Sarah8 years ago in Motivation
Learning How to Be Okay with Failure
Over the years I have realized that the biggest person who gets in my way is my own self. My comfort zone has kept me from going out and doing adventurous things that I later regretted not doing. When I try and fail at something it usually ends in me quitting altogether due to sheer embarrassment. Because of this, I have lost opportunities that would have put me on a different path if I had taken them. I am happy with where I am today and don’t necessarily regret my decisions but they have made me learn a huge life truth; failure is not a bad thing.
By Ashlyn Harper8 years ago in Motivation
Adulting!
Last weekend, I visited my 28-year-old sister and her roommate. I ran to her apartment in panic after some events that felt too ~adult~ for me happened that day (stuff that involved things like credit checks, legal contracts and terror). The feeling of being a "big kid" was so stressful to me, I ran into the arms of someone who had told me multiple times that she'd always see me as a nine-year-old (which used to be super offensive and now sounds convenient as hell.) I wanted that comfort, that feeling of low expectations and lack of impending doom.
By EmmaLee Smith8 years ago in Motivation
To Me
To the girl who was afraid of being alone, don't worry, you won't be. To the girl who was feeling left out, don't let your heart ache so much over it, soon you'll find your place. You will be loved so, so well. To the girl who cried over boys who didn't want her, your time in the sun will come. You will BECOME the sun, the moon and the stars too, to someone who has always seen through your invisibility cape. To the girl who felt too skinny, and years later, too fat, you will grow and change into exactly who you are meant to be. You have always been just the right size. Hold your head up. To the girl who danced through the woods in her backyard, and made dozens of flower crowns to grace her head, you are still in my soul. You are perhaps the biggest part of me. Your beauty, and imagination, are still treasured at my very core. You will never leave me, and i will always grasp onto your simple innocence with both of my hands. To the girl who was haunted by her dreams, don't be afraid! Soon someone will boldly come running to chase them away, holding you far too close for the fear to creep in any longer. To the girl who left her home, who moved away, change is okay! Change is beautiful! It was a gift given to you. Through all of the chaos, you found your voice. your confidence. You learned to dance to the beat of your own drum, and you do it well! People will begin to follow your lead. You will learn to fly alone, to wear what you want, and to stand up for what you believe in, even when people make you feel really dumb for doing it. To the girl who was bullied, the sting of betrayal won't last forever. Yeah, you'll still think about her. You'll wonder what things could have been like, if everything was different, but don't let it consume you. The person you called, when you were crying alone in the bathroom at the bowling alley, they'll stick with you for life. The hurt will fade over time. To the girl who faced the biggest decision of her life, you made the right choice. Thank you.
By Lena Reynolds8 years ago in Motivation
It's More Than a Movement
The first time I was on stage with a group of people I was in second grade. We put on a Christmas pageant at the school with all the older grades. I had done small recitals for small groups in ballet, but this, seemed like every person in the world was in that audience. I was so nervous I begged my mom and dad to take me home. My mom almost let me, but her and my dad decided to make me stick it out. My mother and papa never let me quit anything. I have never been more grateful to anyone. When I was up there it was like butterflies were in my belly, I was shaky and fiddling with my fingers. The music started and the words and moves just flowed out of me like rainbows. I felt like another person up there. My wacky personality came with a wacky attitude and wacky movements that usually got me in trouble but that night, they were getting me smiles and cheers!
By Carmen Spiteri8 years ago in Motivation
Starting Over
So it's been a while since I've written anything and there is an extremely legit reason for it. I'm one week away from giving birth and my baby daddy is still an unbelievable deadbeat who wants absolutely nothing to do with his own daughter which is fine with me because with how fucked up his family is I really don't even want my child associated with them. I'm even wrestling with myself over whether or not to even give her that last name when she's born. I've recently gotten into another relationship with a guy who is the complete opposite of my ex. He actually loves me and my baby right to death and there is nothing in this world that he wouldn't do for either of us. I'm going to be moving into my very own place very soon as well and I've finally gotten the career that I've always wanted; I'm going to be working at a preschool/daycare center. My life is finally coming together and it's all because I got away from the abusive ex and decided to not let anyone or anything stop me from achieving my dreams. I have no one but myself to credit for any of it because I've been the one getting myself to and from appointments, job interviews, filling out any and all paper work that I needed to get done and just basically working on myself so that I could provide a better life for myself and my children. See for the past 7 months I've been homeless. I've been basically doing whatever I can to get by. No, I don't mean that I've been prostituting myself for money what I do mean is I have been cleaning peoples cars, apartments/houses and babysitting just so I can get by when I need money. I can't wait for this nightmare to finally be over so I can get to see what challenges life may hold for me next. Whatever it may be I will be ready and I will overcome them. I know this because I have managed to do it time and time again. I'm hoping this time will be the last time I ever have to do it. I fucking hate having to start over. Truth be told it absolutely sucks! I admit this new chapter that I'm starting is kind of exciting but it's also scary and overwhelming. I've gotten to meet some new and interesting people along the way. I've also learned a lot of new things about myself. I've learned that I'm stronger than I ever thought I could be. I've learned that I'm resilient. I've learned that I may get knocked down but that I will ALWAYS get myself back up with or without anyone backing my ass up. I've learned that I can pick up my pieces and put myself back together. I've learned to actually give myself credit and to cut myself some slack. I've learned to take things as they come and to no longer sweat the small stuff. This time around I'm going for gold. I won't be distracted nor will I ever allow anyone to take my self respect from me again. I will never allow anyone to ever make me feel worthless. I will never allow someone to make me feel so helpless that I actually attempt to take my own life again. I'm starting over and this time it's for keeps. I now know that I can"t rely on anyone but myself for anything and that's okay with me cause I know I got this.
By Phoenix Cobain8 years ago in Motivation
Keep Digging
There are so many things no one is talking about and so much no one feels they can address. I've had a few weeks of feeling blah. Work has been slow and I've been finding it harder to stay focused. A huge part of it is the state of our nation and the politics. Another huge part is finances and trying to figure out how to be successful while being creative. I have half a dozen projects going on and I keep running into roadblocks. While finding myself in this bizarre space, I'm also trusting that this too shall pass and it will all work out because it usually does, doesn't it?
By Karina Nistal8 years ago in Motivation
